Hmmm... When you say introspective, you mean that we are looking at Trunk's inner feelings, rather than Trunks looking at his own feelings, right? I'm assuming he has some sort of sadness going on with him, rather than a tired slump- I would've used a depressive pose- a slumpped over the hands type thing, and put the light away from his face to show that he can't see the light. Maybe a tear down his arm. eaning against a wall on his arm maybe. Oh, and used colours like blue and grey to colour it rather than such a warm colour. This help more?
Most definitely It runs along nicely with the original feeling I had for this. I also wanted this to be so much different than how we usually see Trunks; so dutiful to his father and the challenges he faces, I wanted to show him breaking down. As most of us who portray strength in public situations do, and sometimes break down in private. That's the kind of moment I wanted. And you've captured it in your description!
*nods* I tend to start with what I want the veiwer to feel- sadness. Then I do the pose- what is a sad pose? A slump. Lighting- what do I want to most highlight? Well, not the face, so everything else. What colour best fits the mood- a somber pale blue colour.
That's how I do my touchy feely pics